On my recent foodie/leaf-peeping trip to Boston my friends and I made a 2 hr detour up to Portland, Maine. The main attraction: Duckfat, a small restaurant/sandwich shop where most things are fried in, you guessed it: duck fat 🙂…

Hotels in Rome are plentiful. Everywhere you turn there are small boutique hotels, luxury establishments, and teeny hole-in-the-walls that offer a place to crash. There’s a hotel for every budget in this ancient city. When scoping out the various options…

On the hunt for the new hangout spots in Oakland? Check out Jack London Square’s new venue: Plank. Thursday was the rather epic grand opening of the brand new Plank, in Jack London Square. I was invited my friend and…

My recent trip to Scotland was a first for me on many levels: First time visiting the UK First time to a colder destination in summer (I always opt for warmer vacations) First time taking using a tour group Yup, that’s right.…